This bill establishes a civil cause of action for the nonconsensual removal of a condom, introducing new legal language into Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604. It defines key terms such as "condom," "intimate part," and "sexual battery," and outlines that a person who commits sexual battery by removing a condom without consent is liable for damages. The bill specifies that damages may include general, special, and punitive damages, as well as a civil penalty of up to $10,000, equitable relief, and reasonable attorney fees.
Additionally, the bill ensures the confidentiality of plaintiffs by allowing confidential filings in cases related to nonconsensual condom removal. The provisions of this bill will take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to causes of action that accrue on or after that date.